Cultural Capital Flashcards
(24 cards)
Who developed the concept of cultural capital?
Pierre Bourdieu
Bourdieu was a French sociologist influenced by Marxist ideas.
What are the three types of capital identified by Bourdieu?
- Economic capital
- Social capital
- Cultural capital
Define economic capital.
Financial resources (income and wealth)
Define social capital.
A social network that can be used as a resource
Define cultural capital.
The culture of the dominant classes that can be translated into wealth, income, power, and prestige
What is the definition of cultural capital?
Knowledge, behaviour, attitudes, and cultural experiences that ensure success in education and society
What does cultural deficit refer to?
The view that working class culture is deficient in terms of values, norms, and tastes, acting as a disadvantage in education
How does cultural deprivation differ from cultural capital?
Cultural deprivation suggests disadvantaged backgrounds lack important cultural resources, while cultural capital highlights advantages from privileged backgrounds
What is habitus according to Bourdieu?
The values, attitudes, dispositions, and expectations held by particular groups
How is habitus learned?
Through primary socialisation
What factors influence leisure activities according to habitus?
- Taste
- Class
- Cultural experiences
Why is middle-class habitus more valuable in education?
Because schools are middle-class institutions
What is ‘culture clash’ in the context of education?
The conflict between working-class children’s home culture and the school culture
What did Louise Archer’s study suggest about working-class students and higher education?
There is a culture clash between their habitus and the environment of higher education
What identities did working-class students identify with in Archer’s study?
‘Nike’ as compared to the middle-class ‘Gucci’
What impact did middle-class parents have on school choice according to Ball, Bowe, and Gerwitz?
- Wider knowledge of choices
- Ability to move for better schools
- Affordability of coaching/tutoring
- Wider social networks
What was Reay’s argument regarding the influence of mothers on children’s education?
Mothers have the main influence, but middle-class mothers have more cultural and economic capital
What are compensatory education policies?
Programs designed to improve attainment levels of underachieving students from low-income backgrounds
What is the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)?
A weekly cash allowance for 16-19 year olds from low-income families who remain in further education
What are academies in the UK education system?
Schools that receive government funding and are sponsored by various organizations, with more freedom over the curriculum
What is the aim of the Sure Start Programme?
To provide extra support and resources to under 5s in deprived areas
True or False: The benefits of Sure Start centres were claimed to be significant by the DFE in 2010.
False
Fill in the blank: Compensatory education policies aim to close the gap between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and _______.
[other children]
What are two key studies you need to know regarding cultural capital?
- Bourdieu’s theory of cultural capital
- Archer’s study on working-class identities
